EMT
Company: Global Medical Response
Location: Eureka
Posted on: March 17, 2023
Job Description:
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Eureka, CA
- Competitive starting hourly rates from $15.50 - $17.75
(DOE)
- Additional Allowances like FTO, Advanced Certifications, and
Shift Supervisor provide an additional $1.00 - $2.25 per hour.
- Ground/Flight Paramedic with Advanced Certs adds $2.19 per
hour.We're hiring Emergency Medical Techncians (EMT-A/B) that are
passionate about delivering compassionate, high-quality service and
advanced patient care to our customers. Our mission of providing
care to the world at a moment's notice is at the heart of
everything we do. We are caregivers, first and foremost and we will
be there when you need us.With more than 38,000 employees, Global
Medical Response teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care,
primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services
around the world. We provide end-to-end medical transportation as
well as fire services, integrated healthcare solutions and disaster
response. - Job Description : JOB SUMMARY The Emergency Medical
Technician (EMT) responds to emergent and non-emergent requests for
medical assistance and delivers high quality patient care,
treatment, and customer service in the most expedient,
professional, safe, caring, and cost effective manner possible
within the prescribed scope of practice, established protocols and
Company policies. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES * Follows and
maintains thorough familiarity with evolving medical treatment
protocols, response requirements, quality assurance procedures,
local Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and other Company
policies.* Operates Company vehicles in accordance with Risk &
Safety policies; is familiar with and abides by traffic laws
governing the operation of emergency. response vehicles and
maintains a driving record in compliance with Risk & Safety policy
requirements.* Develops ability to locate addresses quickly and
safely through knowledge of number systems and street layouts with
and without the assistance of maps and electronic mapping devices.*
Performs beginning of shift checks to ensure the ambulance is in a
state of mechanical readiness; tops off fluids as necessary;
ensures that appropriate equipment and supplies are on board.*
Reports immediately to the Supervisor issues and any discrepancies
in vehicle, equipment or supplies standards that could compromise
the units ability to complete a call and notifies Fleet
Maintenance/Supervisor of mechanical failures of the ambulance and
equipment.* Ensures the ambulance is cleaned inside and outside,
restocked, tagged as necessary, and fueled at the end of each shift
.* Maintains complete and accurate documentation of patient
assessment and treatment and of patient statistical and billing
information and services rendered.* Reads medication/prescription
labels and directions for usage in quick, accurate and expedient
manner.* Communicates effectively with empathy and compassion to
interview patients, their family members, bystanders, other service
agency members and facility staff.* Discerns deviations/changes in
eye/skin coloration due to patients condition and to the treatment
given.* Converses with Dispatch, facility staff and other
responders via phone or radio as to status of patient.
QUALIFICATIONSExperience: Must be at least 18 years of age; some
prior work experience in a health care system preferredEducation:
High school diploma or GEDSkills: Effective oral and written
communication skills; strong listening and comprehension abilities,
adaptability to quickly evolving situations, and strong decision
makingCredentials/Licenses: Valid Driver's License, State EMT
certification and CPR/BLS certifications WORKING CONDITIONS AND
MENTAL/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Working Conditions: Available to work
days, nights, weekends and holidays, extended workdays. Long
periods inside the ambulance. May work indoors or outdoors with
exposure to weather. Possible routine exposure to moderate noise
levels. May periodically work in poorly lit environments in a
moving vehicle.Physical Demands: Moderate to extended amounts of
sitting, standing, and walking. Some repetitive motion activities.
Routinely lifting more than 200 lbs. with assistance. Pushing,
pulling, reaching, lifting, bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting,
carrying, typing and stair climbing. Visual identification of
color-coded items. Clear speech and hearing. Must be able to wear a
face mask or respirator with proper fit for extended periods when
required.Mental Requirements: Critical thinking skills with the
ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and
weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to
problems. Fatigue, high pressure, exposure to stressful situations.
GUIDING VALUES AND BEHAVIORSEmployee must consistently exhibit our
guiding principles:* Patient Care - We continually earn the
privilege to care for our patients. It is at the forefront of
everything we do.* One Team - We respect each other and achieve
together what no individual can alone.* Innovation - We are driven
to develop solutions that inspire progress.* Vigilance - We will
never waver in our commitment to safety and preparedness in the
fulfillment of our duties.* Ownership - We are accountable for what
we do and take pride in how we do it.* Citizenship - We are
dedicated to being good stewards in the communities we serve.
REPORTING STRUCTUREThis position reports to the Operations
Supervisor
EEO Statement
Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal
Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and
providing for individuals with a disability. Check out our careers
site to learn more about our benefit options.
Keywords: Global Medical Response, Redding , EMT, Healthcare , Eureka, California
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